TRAFFORD, Pa. (Nov. 6) – The Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) released its annual preseason coaches poll on Friday. Waynesburg was picked to finish fifth out of the seven league members this winter with 16 points.
 
The returning conference champions from Saint Vincent grabbed the top spot with 34 points and four of seven first-place votes. Thiel took the number two position with 31 points and two first-place votes. Washington & Jefferson completed the top three with 28 points and the final first-place vote.
 
The Yellow Jackets are coming off a 1-10 dual season that included an 0-5 PAC mark. Waynesburg is under the leadership of second-year head man Bobby Patnesky.
 
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The Jackets open their schedule tonight with a 6 p.m. dual match against Penn State Altoona.